Hypnotic States and Dissociative Disorders Discussion

Chapter 6:Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
Persons suffering from dissociative disorders are often and the what looks very much like a hypnotic state. The term hypnosis is familiar to many, and is often associated with psychotherapy. Yet, the nature of hypnosis is not well understood, including its relation to dissociative disorders. Students will typically find discussion of hypnosis interesting. It remains a highly controversial intervention technique, particularly in the context of dissociative disorders. You can , procedures used to induce them, and their efficacy and effectiveness. This is also an opportunity to with .